Let X be a topological space and let CX be the cone on X. (a) Show that CX is contractible.

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2. Let X be a topological space and let CX be the cone on X.
(a) Show that CX is contractible.
(b) Show that CX is locally connected if and only if X is locally connected.
Transcribed Image Text:2. Let X be a topological space and let CX be the cone on X. (a) Show that CX is contractible. (b) Show that CX is locally connected if and only if X is locally connected.
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